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Title: | Time Variability of Circinus X-1 |
Authors: | Hayes, Frank Christopher |
Advisor: | Sutherland, Peter G. |
Department: | Physics |
Keywords: | Physics;Physics |
Publication Date: | Aug-1980 |
Abstract: | <p>The current interest in the X-ray source Circinus X-1 stems from its similarity to Cygnus X-1, the prime black hole candidate. In this thesis Circinus X-1 will be examined in terms of time variability from data obtained by the first High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO-1) during August 1977. The study involves the determination of time averaged characteristics in the form of statistical moments, hardness ratios, and correlation functions. Also included is a brief history of X-ray astronomy, the energetics of X-ray emission from compact stellar objects, followed by a description of the HEAO-1 satellite and a review of previous work on Circinus X-1 and Cygnus X-1.</p> |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11375/7010 |
Identifier: | opendissertations/231 1383 904350 |
Appears in Collections: | Open Access Dissertations and Theses |
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